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<br />OTHER BUSINESS
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<br />,APPOINTMENT BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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<br /> On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Mr. Cox, Mr. Kenneth Schwartz was
<br />appointed as the Planning Commission representative on the Thomas Jefferson Planning
<br />District Commission by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr, Cox, Ms, Richards,
<br />Mr. Toscano. Noes: None. Absent: Ms. Daugherty. This term will expire on August
<br />31, 2000.
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<br /> On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Mr. Caravati, Council voted (Ayes: Mr.
<br />Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. Noes: None. Absent: Ms. Daugherty) to
<br />meet in executive session for the purpose of considering the acquisition or use of real
<br />property for public purpose, or the dispositionofpublicly held property, as authorized by
<br />Section 2.1-344(A)(3 ) of the Virginia Code, and more specifically described as (I)
<br />proper}y near Locust Avenue; (2) Union Station; and (3) property on Ettiott Avenue; and
<br />for the purpose of consultation with legal ctmnset and briefings by staff members,
<br />consultants or attorneys on matters pertaining to actual or probable litigation, or specific
<br />legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by counsel, as authorized by _Section
<br />2. t-344(A)(7) of the Virginia Code.
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<br /> Council reconvened in open session mM, on motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by
<br />Ms. Richards, certified that (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano.
<br />Noes: None. Absent: Ms. Daugherty), to the best of each member's/rmowledge, (i) only
<br />public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia
<br />law were discussed in the executive meeting to which this certification resolution applies,
<br />and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the
<br />execaxtive meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Council.
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<br />The meetingwas adjourned.
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<br />Presiddd~t " 'U
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<br />COUNCIL CHAMBER - May 3, 1999
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<br /> Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present:
<br />Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano.
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<br /> Ms. Daugherty urged parents or children who may be concerned following the
<br />violencein Littleton, Colorado, to contact indMduai counselors, the University of
<br />Virginia Hospital, Charter Hospital, or Region Ten Community Services Board to pursue
<br />counseling opportunities.
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<br />PUBLIC
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<br /> Mr. Peter Mclntosh, 624 Davis Avenue, supported building of the Meadowcreek
<br />Parkway to preserve the park Street neighborhood and to improve safety, to provide a
<br />better route, to downtown, and to improve fire and police.response to Rio Roa& Mr.
<br />Mclntosh announced the formation of LAMP (local action for the Meadowcreek
<br />Parkway), a loose, grassroots group in favor the four4ane option of the Meadowereek
<br />Parkway.
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<br /> Mr. Kevin Cox, Fairway Avenue, said that he feels a four-lane Meadowcreek
<br />Parkway is absolutely necessary, with slower speeds, to address the increasing population
<br />of the Charlottesviltearea. Mr. Cox said that the current congestion is hurting City
<br />neighborhoods.
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<br /> Mr. Bill Smith, 388 Wildwood Court, referring to ~affic calming efforts on Park
<br />Street, said that the problem is not fast cars,, itis too many cars, and said that traffic
<br />calming wilt only create more congestion. Mr. Smith said that property values are being
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